Fraternal Organizations

Robert Burns Lodge, No. 113, A. F. & A. M., was organized in 1850. with Thomas Freeman as first Worshipful Master; A. C. Adams, Senior Warden; W. J. Ungles, Junior Warden, and James. Gibson, Senior Deacon. The lodge erected a two-story brick building, 20x50 feet, on Washington street. Its present officers are E. J. Glancey, T ,V. M., and C. E. Dryden, Sec.

Illinois Chapter, No. 17, Royal Arch Masons, was chartered in 1854. It prospered for many years, but its membership having been much reduced by removals, the Grand Chapter withdrew its charter.

Mercer Lodge, No. 210, I. O. O. F., instituted July 29, 1856, is said to have, the largest membership of any lodge in the county. It is the owner of a fine building on the corner of Main and Fourth streets.

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